Industrial Automation Account Manager Trainee, Sales Development Program

Job overview

The Industrial Automation Account Manager Trainee, Sales Development Program role is onsite, with structured training in Farmington Hills, MI, and preparation for a territory in the Youngstown, OH/Pittsburgh, PA area. Compensation is $55,000–$65,000 per year, with potential bonus opportunities. Electro-Matic, a SunSource company, supplies automation components and solutions to manufacturers. Through a 12-month training program, the trainee develops industrial sales, territory-management, and customer-relationship skills. The role supports customer productivity by learning product applications, working with account managers, and developing recommendations and technical solutions, with a stated path to an Account Manager role upon successful completion.

What you'll do

• Participate in structured training at Electro-Matic in Farmington Hills
• learn consultative outside sales, territory management, and customer relationship development
• receive product and application training
• accompany account managers on customer visits and sales calls
• build customer relationships and develop product recommendations and technical solutions
• gain experience in prospecting, quoting, negotiating, and closing business.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

industrial automation

account manager trainee

sales development program

youngstown pa area

farmington hills mi training

sunsource

electro-matic

industrial sales

12-month training

$55k–$65k/year

potential bonus

recent graduates

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Relocation assistance where applicable, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, company holidays, technical training, professional development, and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting describes a 12-month program for recent graduates and early-career professionals; no previous industrial sales experience is required. Relocation assistance may be available where applicable.

About the employer

SunSource is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.